Statement from Rep. Mason on Ethics

GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason released the following statement Wednesday: “I ran for office to give the people of our communities a voice in Springfield after their needs went unrecognized and unmet for so long. The trust people placed in me means so much,...

Mason Shares COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program with Local Businesses

GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is highlighting the Lake County Small Business Recovery Grant Program and encouraging business owners to apply. “While our economy has improved since the height of Illinois’ COVID-19 outbreak, many businesses are still...

Mason Highlights Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame

GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is encouraging community members to nominate older residents for the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame. “In the midst of such a difficult moment for many seniors, there’s no better time to nominate them for the Senior...

Mason-Supported Seizure Smart School Act Goes Into Effect

GURNEE, Ill. – Students with epilepsy will be safer at school under legislation backed by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, that went into effect on July 1. Mason sponsored the Seizure Smart School Act, a measure that creates new seizure training requirements for all...

Mason-Backed Law to Strengthen Civics Curriculum Takes Effect

GURNEE, Ill. – A measure supported by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, to bring additional civics education to Illinois middle schools went into effect on Wednesday. “While students already take one civics course in high school, that’s often the first and only time...